Steve Rush
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
A leading Spirits Writer, Content Creator, Communicator, PR & Comms Consultant and Social Media Drambassador. Thinking out of the cask since 2010.🥃
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Compass Box unveils Karen Gillan as its latest Hedonism Muse: thewhiskywire.com/2026/02/17/c... #Scotch #Whisky #News
Compass Box unveils Karen Gillan as its latest Hedonism Muse
Compass Box has unveiled Karen Gillan, known for her roles in Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers, Jumanji and Doctor Who, as The Muse for the latest limited-edition release of its Hedonism blended g…
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February 17, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Compass Box unveils Karen Gillan as its latest Hedonism Muse: thewhiskywire.com/2026/02/17/c... #Scotch #Whisky #News
Just over a week to go until we kick off and host our @londondistilleryco.bsky.social Tasting. Follow all the sensory story driven dramfotainment next Thursday Feb 26th on X and Bluesky from 19:00 GMT via #TLDCWhisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #London #Whisky
February 17, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Just over a week to go until we kick off and host our @londondistilleryco.bsky.social Tasting. Follow all the sensory story driven dramfotainment next Thursday Feb 26th on X and Bluesky from 19:00 GMT via #TLDCWhisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #London #Whisky
Whisky Events: The Cairn Distillery Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the dramfotainment over on X and Bluesky, on March 4th from 19:00 GMT via #TheCairnDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
February 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Whisky Events: The Cairn Distillery Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the dramfotainment over on X and Bluesky, on March 4th from 19:00 GMT via #TheCairnDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival launches 2026 event preview: thewhiskywire.com/2026/02/16/s... #Scotch #Whisky #News
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival launches 2026 event preview
The organisers of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival have launched a preview of its 2026 festival, which will feature more than 600 events. Now in its 27th year, the annual celebration of Scotl…
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February 16, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival launches 2026 event preview: thewhiskywire.com/2026/02/16/s... #Scotch #Whisky #News
The sun is shining (for now), coffee has been consumed copiously, and the first task on this week’s agenda is to pour and explore this gaggle of releases from one of the most exciting indie bottlers of the moment, The Netherfield…
February 16, 2026 at 10:36 AM
The sun is shining (for now), coffee has been consumed copiously, and the first task on this week’s agenda is to pour and explore this gaggle of releases from one of the most exciting indie bottlers of the moment, The Netherfield…
Whisky Events: @londondistilleryco.bsky.social Tasting. Follow all the sensory story driven dramfotainment on Thursday Feb 26th on X and Bluesky from 19:00 GMT via #TLDCWhisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #London #Whisky
February 15, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Whisky Events: @londondistilleryco.bsky.social Tasting. Follow all the sensory story driven dramfotainment on Thursday Feb 26th on X and Bluesky from 19:00 GMT via #TLDCWhisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #London #Whisky
Our 140th Whisky Insiders Interview: Mark Littler, Whisky Broker and Whisky Writer: thewhiskywire.com/2026/02/02/1... #TheOriginalSeriesOfWhiskyInsidersInterviews #Whisky #Whiskey
140th Whisky Insiders Interview – Mark Littler
Name: Mark LittlerCompany: Mark Littler Ltd / The Whiskey Wash / Protect Your CaskJob: Whisky Broker / Whisky WriterWebsite: marklittler.com How long have you been working in the whisky industry?I’…
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February 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Our 140th Whisky Insiders Interview: Mark Littler, Whisky Broker and Whisky Writer: thewhiskywire.com/2026/02/02/1... #TheOriginalSeriesOfWhiskyInsidersInterviews #Whisky #Whiskey
Whisky Events: The Cairn Distillery Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the dramfotainment over on X and Bluesky, on March 4th from 19:00 GMT via #TheCairnDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
February 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Whisky Events: The Cairn Distillery Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the dramfotainment over on X and Bluesky, on March 4th from 19:00 GMT via #TheCairnDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
Traveller Whiskey launches new Full Proof release: thewhiskywire.com/2026/02/13/t... #American #Whisky #Whiskey #News
Traveller Whiskey launches new Full Proof release
Traveller Whiskey, a collaboration between Buffalo Trace Distillery Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley and Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and musician Chris Stapleton, has announced the launch of …
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February 13, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Traveller Whiskey launches new Full Proof release: thewhiskywire.com/2026/02/13/t... #American #Whisky #Whiskey #News
Whisky Events: @londondistilleryco.bsky.social Tasting. Follow all the sensory story driven dramfotainment on Thursday Feb 26th on X and Bluesky from 19:00 GMT via #TLDCWhisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #London #Whisky
February 12, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Whisky Events: @londondistilleryco.bsky.social Tasting. Follow all the sensory story driven dramfotainment on Thursday Feb 26th on X and Bluesky from 19:00 GMT via #TLDCWhisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #London #Whisky
Scotch whisky exports to United States down 15% since the introduction of tariffs: thewhiskywire.com/2026/02/12/s... #Scotch #Whisky #News
Scotch whisky exports to United States down 15% since the introduction of tariffs
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released figures for 2025, showing that global exports of Scotch whisky fell by 0.6% in value and 4.3% in volume as the industry navigated significant challe…
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February 12, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Scotch whisky exports to United States down 15% since the introduction of tariffs: thewhiskywire.com/2026/02/12/s... #Scotch #Whisky #News
(NEW) WHISKY REVIEW: Ardbeg Ten Year Old Cask Strength: thewhiskywire.com/2026/02/04/a... #Ardbeg #Scotch #Whisky #Review
Ardbeg Ten Year Old Cask Strength
Ardbeg Ten Year Old Cask StrengthIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky61.7% ABV / RRP: £75.00 When it comes to peated whiskies, few are as iconic—or pack quite the same punch—as the standard 10 Year Old …
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February 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
(NEW) WHISKY REVIEW: Ardbeg Ten Year Old Cask Strength: thewhiskywire.com/2026/02/04/a... #Ardbeg #Scotch #Whisky #Review
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Delivery! That was quick!
#TheCairnDistillery
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February 12, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Delivery! That was quick!
#TheCairnDistillery
#TheCairnDistillery
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Exciting delivery from @thewhiskywire.bsky.social and #TheCairnDistillery
February 12, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Exciting delivery from @thewhiskywire.bsky.social and #TheCairnDistillery
The Bluesky contingent selected to take part in our The Cairn Distillery Tasting on March 4th:
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@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
@whiskyally.bsky.social
@realdramrob.bsky.social
@tomgillingwater.bsky.social
@whiskyodyssey.bsky.social
#TheCairnDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment
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@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
@whiskyally.bsky.social
@realdramrob.bsky.social
@tomgillingwater.bsky.social
@whiskyodyssey.bsky.social
#TheCairnDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment
February 12, 2026 at 1:08 PM
The Bluesky contingent selected to take part in our The Cairn Distillery Tasting on March 4th:
(1/2)
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
@whiskyally.bsky.social
@realdramrob.bsky.social
@tomgillingwater.bsky.social
@whiskyodyssey.bsky.social
#TheCairnDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment
(1/2)
@thewhiskywire.bsky.social
@whiskyally.bsky.social
@realdramrob.bsky.social
@tomgillingwater.bsky.social
@whiskyodyssey.bsky.social
#TheCairnDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery launches new core range releases: thewhiskywire.com/2026/02/12/s... #Yorkshire #Whisky #News
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery launches new core range releases
The Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery has announced the launch of two new expressions to join their Filey Bay Flagship – the first single malt whisky to be made in Yorkshire – forming a core range of …
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February 12, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery launches new core range releases: thewhiskywire.com/2026/02/12/s... #Yorkshire #Whisky #News
Another great scribe from Mike. #WemyssMalts
My thoughts on four #WemyssMalts whiskies from a highly enjoyable tasting session with @thewhiskywire.bsky.social
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Four from Wemyss Malts - A Quarter Passed, Velvet Fig, Intrepid Mariner and Peat Chimney
The Whisky Odyssey is a blog with tasting notes, distillery visits, whisky reviews, opinions and images
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February 12, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Another great scribe from Mike. #WemyssMalts
The biggest of thanks to everyone who took part in and followed last night’s belting Wemyss Malts Tasting, which trended on both X and Bluesky. It was a genuine thrill to share a wave of their wondrous whisky wares, including...
February 12, 2026 at 9:15 AM
The biggest of thanks to everyone who took part in and followed last night’s belting Wemyss Malts Tasting, which trended on both X and Bluesky. It was a genuine thrill to share a wave of their wondrous whisky wares, including...
Once again, a huge thanks to all those who took part and followed along to tonight’s epic, trending Wemyss Malts Tasting. Goodnight everybody! #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky #ThankYouForBeingPartOfTheDramfotainment
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February 11, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Once again, a huge thanks to all those who took part and followed along to tonight’s epic, trending Wemyss Malts Tasting. Goodnight everybody! #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky #ThankYouForBeingPartOfTheDramfotainment
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Cheers Steve and thanks to #WemyssMalts for the drams! 🥃🥃🥃🥃
February 11, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Cheers Steve and thanks to #WemyssMalts for the drams! 🥃🥃🥃🥃
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Pest Chimney was my standout, booth for flavour experience and value.
An excellent lineup.
Thanks to Steve @TheWhiskyWire.bsky.social and #WemyssMalts @Tastings.bsky.social
An excellent lineup.
Thanks to Steve @TheWhiskyWire.bsky.social and #WemyssMalts @Tastings.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Pest Chimney was my standout, booth for flavour experience and value.
An excellent lineup.
Thanks to Steve @TheWhiskyWire.bsky.social and #WemyssMalts @Tastings.bsky.social
An excellent lineup.
Thanks to Steve @TheWhiskyWire.bsky.social and #WemyssMalts @Tastings.bsky.social
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Thanks to @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for arranging tonight’s tasting, and I’ve enjoyed them all, as I expected too. There’s a good range of drams there, showcasing what #WemyssMalts bottle.
February 11, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Thanks to @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for arranging tonight’s tasting, and I’ve enjoyed them all, as I expected too. There’s a good range of drams there, showcasing what #WemyssMalts bottle.
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Huge thanks to @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for organising, Dan @whiskycameras.bsky.social for bottling, #WemyssMalts for the samples and my fellow BlueSkiers for sharing their thoughts!
February 11, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Huge thanks to @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for organising, Dan @whiskycameras.bsky.social for bottling, #WemyssMalts for the samples and my fellow BlueSkiers for sharing their thoughts!
For more information on the entire Wemyss Family Spirits portfolio, visit: wemyssfamilyspirits.com #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
Wemyss Family Spirits
Wemyss Malts, Kingsbarns Distillery & Darnley's Gin owners.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:35 PM
For more information on the entire Wemyss Family Spirits portfolio, visit: wemyssfamilyspirits.com #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
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it a a tough one today as i would happily drink all if those drams but im gonna go with the Velvet Fig 12, its continued the legacy if its forefathers (or mothers)
as always thansk to @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for the letting me join in and to #wemyssmalts for the drams
till next time
#whisky
as always thansk to @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for the letting me join in and to #wemyssmalts for the drams
till next time
#whisky
February 11, 2026 at 8:33 PM
it a a tough one today as i would happily drink all if those drams but im gonna go with the Velvet Fig 12, its continued the legacy if its forefathers (or mothers)
as always thansk to @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for the letting me join in and to #wemyssmalts for the drams
till next time
#whisky
as always thansk to @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for the letting me join in and to #wemyssmalts for the drams
till next time
#whisky